nominative
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ə adjective
1.
Grammar.
a.
(in certain inflected languages, as Sanskrit, Latin, and Russian) noting a case having as its function the indication of the subject of a finite verb, as in Latin Nauta bonus est “The sailor is good,” with nauta “sailor” in the nominative case.
b.
similar to such a case in function or meaning.
2.
nominated; appointed by nomination.
3.
made out in a person's name, as a certificate or security.
noun Grammar.
4.
the nominative case.
5.
a word in the nominative case.
6.
a form or construction of similar function or meaning.
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Nominative
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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nominative (ˈnɒmɪnətɪv, ˈnɒmnə-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | grammar See also subjective denoting a case of nouns and pronouns in inflected languages that is used esp to identify the subject of a finite verb |
| 2. | appointed rather than elected to a position, office, etc |
| 3. | bearing the name of a person |
| —n | |
| 4. | grammar |
| a. the nominative case | |
| b. a word or speech element in the nominative case | |
| [C14: from Latin nōminātīvus belonging to naming, from nōmen name] | |
| nominatival | |
| —adj | |
| 'nominatively | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
nominative
late 14c., "grammatical case dealing with the subject of a verb," from M.Fr. nominatif, from L. nominativus "pertaining to naming," from nominatus, pp. of nominare (see nominate).
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Example sentences
Let me quickly give an example of a nominative absolute.
Is there also a case for nominative determination here.
Rick's may well use the popular nominative fair-use argument.
The fifth essay defends the nominative absolute construction and uses it to measure the practical value of books on rhetoric.
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